Adventure

5 DAYS NATURAL ZOO & WILDLIFE ADVENTURE

A family friendly mix of a wildlife sanctuary, Arusha, Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Eyasi.

From $1,130 5 days Easy

Overview

Close encounters at a wildlife sanctuary open this trip, followed by game drives in Arusha National Park and Tarangire, a full day in the Ngorongoro Crater, and a dawn with the Hadzabe and Datoga at Lake Eyasi.

Itinerary & highlights

Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer privately to Arusha, with a short evening panoramic tour. Overnight at a hotel, half board.
Day 2
Wildlife sanctuary and Arusha National Park
After breakfast, drive to a wildlife sanctuary to interact with and feed trained wild animals, followed by lunch. Afternoon game drive in Arusha National Park. Overnight at a hotel, full board.
Day 3
Tarangire to Karatu
Breakfast, then drive to Tarangire National Park for game drives; the park is known for its large elephant herds along the Tarangire River. Drive to a lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive with a picnic lunch by the hippo pool. Ascend in the late afternoon and overnight at the lodge.
Day 5
Lake Eyasi and departure
Early morning drive to Lake Eyasi to visit the Bushmen tribes, the Datoga and Hadzabe, and learn their hunting culture with bow and arrow. Drive back to Kilimanjaro Airport for departure.

Trip highlights

Feeding and meeting trained wild animals at a sanctuary
Tarangire's elephant herds along the river
Picnic lunch by the hippo pool in the crater
Hunting morning with the Hadzabe at Lake Eyasi

Add-ons available

Optional extras you can add to this trip.

Half Day Arusha National Park Game Drive
A half day exploring Momella Lakes, Ngurdoto Crater and the forest, then back to Arusha.
From $180per person
Walking Safari, National Park
One to two hours on foot with an armed ranger, tracking wildlife at ground level.
From $55per person
Night Game Drive, Tarangire or Lake Manyara
An after dark game drive with a ranger and spotlight, looking for nocturnal hunters and smaller night species.
Estimated price, confirmed on quote.
From $75per person
Ngorongoro Crater Rim Walk
A scenic hiking experience along the highlands surrounding Ngorongoro Crater with an armed ranger.
From $30per person
Maasai Village Visit
An opportunity to learn about Maasai culture, traditions and daily life in the communities around the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
From $50per vehicle

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